December 1909 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Kartika (until 12.12), Margashirsha (from 13.12). Periods: from 15.12 — Kharmas. Major festivals: 26.12 Dattatreya Jayanti. 12.12 — solar eclipse, partial (not visible here).
Icons this month (20)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 1.12 Wed — Yoga Brahma, Pushya, Anandadi: Matanga
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 17.12 Fri — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Harshana
Dhanishtha (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 22.12 Wed — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra, Auspicious weekday
Ashwini (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 25.12 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha, Ravi Yoga
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Festivals
- 4.12 Sat Kalabhairava Jayanti
- 8.12 Wed Utpanna Ekadashi
- 10.12 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 10.12 Fri Masik Shivaratri
- 12.12 Sun Kartika Amavasya
- 14.12 Tue Chandra Darshan
- 15.12 Wed Dhanu Sankranti
- 16.12 Thu Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 17.12 Fri Vivah Panchami
- 18.12 Sat Skanda Shashti
- 20.12 Mon Masik Durgashtami
- 22.12 Wed Mokshada Ekadashi
- 22.12 Wed Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti)
- 22.12 Wed Gita Jayanti
- 23.12 Thu Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast
- 24.12 Fri Pradosha Vrat
- 26.12 Sun Dattatreya Jayanti
- 26.12 Sun Margashirsha Purnima
- 30.12 Thu Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha)
Special muhurta yogas
- 5.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:53–08:41 (06.12)
- 10.12 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:01–08:48 (11.12)
- 12.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:33–08:50 (13.12)
- 18.12 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 03:37–08:56 (19.12)
- 19.12 Sun Tripushkar Yoga 08:56–18:14
- 19.12 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:28–08:57 (20.12)
- 21.12 Tue Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:33–08:58 (22.12)
- 21.12 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:33–08:58 (22.12)
- 25.12 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:50
- 25.12 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:50
- 28.12 Tue Tripushkar Yoga 09:00–14:00
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 3.12 Fri — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
- 4.12 Sat — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Anandadi: Lumbaka
- 7.12 Tue — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra), Surya Dagdha tithi
- 11.12 Sat — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn), Eclipse nearby
- 12.12 Sun — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya, Anandadi: Kana (unfavourable day)
- 13.12 Mon — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Gandanta
- 15.12 Wed — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 20.12 Mon — Vyatipata, Panchaka, Anandadi: Gada
- 23.12 Thu — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Vishti (Bhadra)
- 29.12 Wed — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 30.12 Thu — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 31.12 Fri — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 12.12 New moon (Amavasya) 22:58
- 12.12 Solar eclipse, partial, greatest eclipse 22:44, magnitude 0.542
not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) - 15.12 Dhanu Sankranti 07:49 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius)
- 22.12 Winter solstice 14:20
- 27.12 Full moon (Purnima) 00:29
Periods
- from 15.12 Kharmas
- 17.12 16:50 – 21.12 23:33 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Saumya (No. 43, “gentle, lunar”) — A gentle year: peace, calm and moderate well-being. more
Northern samvatsara: Durmati. Shaka Samvat 1831, Vikram Samvat 1966, Kali Yuga 5010.
Kartika (Urja) — The holiest month for Vishnu: oil lamps (deepas), Govardhan Puja, Devutthana Ekadashi (end of Chaturmasya), Kartika Purnima. more
Margashirsha (Sahas) — The month of which Krishna says: “Among the months I am Margashirsha” (Bhagavad Gita 10.35). Gita Jayanti, Datta Jayanti. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Pushya |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:34
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 04:17 (02.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 1 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 04:20 (02.12) more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 04:22 (02.12) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 16:15 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:15 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 04:17 (02.12) | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 04:17 (02.12) | karana Gara |
| from 04:20 (02.12) | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 04:22 (02.12) | yoga Indra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:49 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:34 |
| Noon | 12:18 |
| Sunset | 16:02 |
| End of twilight | 16:47 |
| Moonrise | 19:45 |
| Moonset | 12:50 |
| Day length | 7 h 28 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (08:34–16:02) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:20–04:54 (02.12)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:34–04:20 (02.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:20–08:35 (02.12)
- Gandanta (tithi): 03:53–04:41 (02.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:22–07:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 16:02–16:35 |
| Pradosha | 16:02–19:21 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:52 (02.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:49–23:26 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:18–13:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:30–10:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:22–12:18 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:03–12:33 |
| Varjyam | 12:02–13:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:50–12:56, 13:41–14:21, 15:14–16:02
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:50–12:56, 13:41–14:21, 15:14–16:02 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:50–12:56, 13:41–14:21, 15:14–16:02 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:34–09:55, 11:50–12:56, 13:41–14:21 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Vrischika 08:34, Dhanu 09:55, Makara 11:50, Kumbha 12:56, Mina 13:41, Mesha 14:21, Vrishabha 15:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:34–04:22 (02.12)+2 Pushya 08:34–04:20 (02.12)+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:34–04:20 (02.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:34–04:17 (02.12)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Amrita; cons: Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:35
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 04:55 (03.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 1 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 05:31 (03.12) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 03:41 (03.12) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 16:30 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 16:30 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 03:41 (03.12) | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 04:55 (03.12) | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 04:55 (03.12) | karana Vishti |
| from 05:31 (03.12) | nakshatra Magha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:50 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:35 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 16:01 |
| End of twilight | 16:46 |
| Moonrise | 21:05 |
| Moonset | 13:17 |
| Day length | 7 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:31–08:37 (03.12)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–04:55 (03.12)
Anandadi: Amrita 08:35–05:31 (03.12) Anandadi: Musala 05:31–08:37 (03.12)
- Bhadra on earth: 04:55–17:31 (03.12); Bhadra Puchha 09:59–11:15 (03.12); Bhadra Mukha 11:15–13:22 (03.12)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:09–11:56 (03.12)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:23–07:29 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:03–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 16:01–16:35 |
| Pradosha | 16:01–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:52 (03.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:51–05:31 (03.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:14–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:35–09:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:27–11:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:04–11:34, 14:02–14:32 |
| Varjyam | 17:46–19:27 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:46–12:52, 13:37–14:18, 15:10–16:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:46–12:52, 13:37–14:18, 15:10–16:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:46–12:52, 13:37–14:18, 15:10–16:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:35–09:51, 11:46–12:52, 13:37–14:18 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha; tithi Krishna-shashti; lagna Vrischika 08:35, Dhanu 09:51, Makara 11:46, Kumbha 12:52, Mina 13:37, Mesha 14:18, Vrishabha 15:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Indra 08:35–03:41 (03.12)+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:35–05:31 (03.12)+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:35–05:31 (03.12)−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:35–04:55 (03.12)
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:37
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 06:17 (04.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 1 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 07:25 (04.12) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 03:33 (04.12) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 17:31 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:31 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 03:33 (04.12) | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 06:17 (04.12) | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 06:17 (04.12) | karana Balava |
| from 07:25 (04.12) | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:52 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:37 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 16:01 |
| End of twilight | 16:46 |
| Moonrise | 22:24 |
| Moonset | 13:35 |
| Day length | 7 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (08:37–16:01) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:37–16:01: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:37–07:25 (04.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 07:25–08:38 (04.12)
Krakacha Yoga 08:37–06:17 (04.12) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–06:17 (04.12) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 06:17–08:38 (04.12)
Anandadi: Siddhi 07:25–08:38 (04.12) Anandadi: Kana 08:37–07:25 (04.12)
- Bhadra on earth: 05:31–17:31; Bhadra Puchha 09:59–11:15; Bhadra Mukha 11:15–13:22
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 23:09 (02.12)–11:56
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:24–07:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:33 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 16:01–16:34 |
| Pradosha | 16:01–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:46–00:53 (04.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:50–06:33 (04.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:23–12:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:10–15:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:32–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:06–10:35, 12:33–13:03 |
| Varjyam | 18:28–20:12 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-saptami; lagna Vrischika 08:37, Dhanu 09:47, Makara 11:42, Kumbha 12:48, Mina 13:33, Mesha 14:14, Vrishabha 15:06
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 08:37–16:01: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 08:37–16:01: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti, Bhadra on earth
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:37–07:25 (04.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Kana 08:37–07:25 (04.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:37–06:17 (04.12) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−1 Gandanta 08:37–11:56−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:37–07:25 (04.12)−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:37–06:17 (04.12)−3 Vaidhriti 08:37–03:33 (04.12)−3 Bhadra on earth 08:37–17:31
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Festivals | Kalabhairava Jayanti |
At sunrise 08:38
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:15 (05.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 1 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:53 (05.12) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 03:53 (05.12) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 19:12 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:12 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 03:53 (05.12) | yoga Priti |
| from 08:15 (05.12) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 08:15 (05.12) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:38 |
| Noon | 12:19 |
| Sunset | 16:00 |
| End of twilight | 16:45 |
| Moonrise | 23:41 |
| Moonset | 13:49 |
| Day length | 7 h 21 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 1, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:38–16:00) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Kalabhairava Jayanti · Kalabhairava
The day of the appearance of Kalabhairava — the fierce form of Shiva and guardian of Varanasi. Devotees fast, worship Bhairava and feed dogs; the day frees one from fears and evil influences.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:35–13:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:15–08:40 (05.12)
Anandadi: Lumbaka all day
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:25–07:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:04–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 16:00–16:33 |
| Pradosha | 16:00–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:53 (05.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 02:49–04:35 (05.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:29–11:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:14–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:38–09:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:38–09:08, 09:08–09:37 |
| Varjyam | 16:14–18:00 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Krishna-ashtami; lagna Vrischika 08:38, Dhanu 09:44, Makara 11:39, Kumbha 12:45, Mina 13:29, Mesha 14:10, Vrishabha 15:02
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 08:38–16:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
−1 Ashtami 08:38–08:15 (05.12)−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka all day−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Mitra; cons: Tryahasparsha, Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:40
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:39 (06.12) more the tithi will also last until tomorrow’s sunrise (tryahasparsha) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 4 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 09:53 more |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 04:34 (06.12) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 21:24 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:53 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
|---|---|
| from 21:24 | karana Gara |
| from 04:34 (06.12) | yoga Ayushman |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:54 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:40 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 15:59 |
| End of twilight | 16:45 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 13:59 |
| Day length | 7 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 2, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (08:40–09:53) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (09:53–15:59) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:53–08:41 (06.12)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:40–09:53 Anandadi: Mitra 09:53–08:41 (06.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:27–07:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:34 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:59–16:33 |
| Pradosha | 15:59–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:54 (06.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:41–06:28 (06.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:04–15:59 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:20–13:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:01–15:30 |
| Varjyam | 17:56–19:44 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 11:35–12:41, 13:25–14:06, 14:58–15:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni until 09:53, Uttara-Phalguni from 09:53; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Vrischika 08:40, Dhanu 09:40, Makara 11:35, Kumbha 12:41, Mina 13:25, Mesha 14:06, Vrishabha 14:58
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni (until 09:53) — ill health; Uttara-Phalguni (from 09:53) — destruction of all diseases; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:40–15:59: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 09:53–08:41 (06.12)+1 Anandadi: Mitra 09:53–08:41 (06.12)+1 Yoga Priti 08:40–04:34 (06.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:53–08:41 (06.12)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:40–09:53−2 Rikta tithi all day−2 Tryahasparsha
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Surya Dagdha tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:41
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 10:39 more vriddhi: the same tithi also prevailed at yesterday’s sunrise |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 4 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 12:44 more |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 05:26 (07.12) more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 10:39 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:39 | tithi Krishna-dashami |
|---|---|
| from 10:39 | karana Vanija |
| from 12:44 | nakshatra Hasta |
| from 23:56 | karana Vishti |
| from 05:26 (07.12) | yoga Saubhagya |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:41 |
| Noon | 12:20 |
| Sunset | 15:58 |
| End of twilight | 16:44 |
| Moonrise | 00:55 |
| Moonset | 14:08 |
| Day length | 7 h 17 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 10:39 | from 12:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (08:41–12:44) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (12:44–15:58) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:41–12:44 Anandadi: Vajra 12:44–08:43 (07.12)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:56–13:15 (07.12); Bhadra Puchha 01:57–03:17 (07.12); Bhadra Mukha 03:17–05:30 (07.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:28–07:35 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:05–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:58–16:32 |
| Pradosha | 15:58–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:47–00:54 (07.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:36–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:25–12:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:15–14:09 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:35–13:04, 14:02–14:31 |
| Varjyam | 22:12–00:00 (07.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:31–12:37, 13:21–14:02, 14:54–15:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:31–12:37, 13:21–14:02, 14:54–15:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:31–12:37, 13:21–14:02, 14:54–15:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 11:31–12:37, 13:21–14:02, 14:54–15:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni until 12:44, Hasta from 12:44; tithi Krishna-navami until 10:39, Krishna-dashami from 10:39; lagna Vrischika 08:41, Dhanu 09:36, Makara 11:31, Kumbha 12:37, Mina 13:21, Mesha 14:02, Vrishabha 14:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni (until 12:44) — destruction of all diseases; Hasta (from 12:44) — imparting radiance (to the person); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 08:41–10:39: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:41–12:44+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:41–12:44+1 Yoga Ayushman 08:41–05:26 (07.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Anandadi: Vajra 12:44–08:43 (07.12)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 10:39–08:43 (07.12)−2 Rikta tithi 08:41–10:39
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krakacha Yoga, Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:43
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 13:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 3 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 15:46 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 06:20 (08.12) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:15 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:15 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
|---|---|
| from 13:15 | karana Bava |
| from 15:46 | nakshatra Chitra |
| from 02:34 (08.12) | karana Balava |
| from 06:20 (08.12) | yoga Shobhana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:57 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 15:58 |
| End of twilight | 16:44 |
| Moonrise | 02:07 |
| Moonset | 14:16 |
| Day length | 7 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 11, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:15 | from 15:46 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (08:43–15:46) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (15:46–15:58) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:43–13:15: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 08:43–13:15 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:15–08:44 (08.12)
Anandadi: Saumya 08:43–15:46 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:46–08:44 (08.12)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 23:56 (06.12)–13:15; Bhadra Puchha 01:57–03:17; Bhadra Mukha 03:17–05:30
- Gandanta (tithi): 12:49–13:42
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dashami
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:29–07:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:06–12:35 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:58–16:31 |
| Pradosha | 15:58–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:55 (08.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 09:01–10:49 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:09–15:04 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:32–11:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:20–13:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:10–10:39, 22:40–23:48 |
| Varjyam | 00:46–02:34 (08.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:27–12:33, 13:17–13:58, 14:50–15:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:27–12:33, 13:17–13:58, 14:50–15:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:27–12:33, 13:17–13:58, 14:50–15:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta until 15:46, Chitra from 15:46; tithi Krishna-dashami until 13:15, Krishna-ekadashi from 13:15; lagna Vrischika 08:43, Dhanu 09:32, Makara 11:27, Kumbha 12:33, Mina 13:17, Mesha 13:58, Vrishabha 14:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 15:46) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 15:46) — improvement of well-being; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:43–15:46+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:43–15:46+1 Yoga Saubhagya 08:43–06:20 (08.12)0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:46–08:44 (08.12)−1 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:15–08:44 (08.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 08:43–13:15−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:43–13:15−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:43–13:15
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Auspicious nakshatra, Yoga Shobhana; cons: Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Festivals | Utpanna Ekadashi |
At sunrise 08:44
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 15:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 3 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 18:47 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 07:08 (09.12) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 15:51 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:51 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
|---|---|
| from 15:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 18:47 | nakshatra Swati |
| from 05:05 (09.12) | karana Taitila |
| from 07:08 (09.12) | yoga Atiganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:44 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 15:57 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 03:20 |
| Moonset | 14:25 |
| Day length | 7 h 13 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 5, average — 7, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:51 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (08:44–15:57) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Utpanna Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Kartika (Margashirsha in North India). According to legend, on this day the goddess Ekadashi emerged from Vishnu’s body and defeated the demon Mura; the yearly Ekadashi vow begins from this day.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 13:15 (07.12)–15:51
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 08:46–10:12 (09.12)
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–08:46 (09.12)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:44–18:47 Anandadi: Dhumra 18:47–08:46 (09.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:30–07:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:57–16:31 |
| Pradosha | 15:57–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:55 (09.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:35–13:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:21–13:15 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:38–10:33 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:27–12:21 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:06–12:35 |
| Varjyam | 01:02–02:49 (09.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:23–12:29, 13:13–13:54, 14:46–15:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:23–12:29, 13:13–13:54, 14:46–15:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:23–12:29, 13:13–13:54, 14:46–15:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:44–09:28, 11:23–12:29, 13:13–13:54 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Chitra; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 15:51, Krishna-dvadashi from 15:51; lagna Vrischika 08:44, Dhanu 09:28, Makara 11:23, Kumbha 12:29, Mina 13:13, Mesha 13:54, Vrishabha 14:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:44–18:47+1 Yoga Shobhana 08:44–07:08 (09.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:51–08:46 (09.12)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:44–18:47
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra; auspicious time — after 09:36 |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:46
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 18:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 3 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 21:34 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 07:43 (10.12) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 18:15 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:15 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
|---|---|
| from 18:15 | karana Gara |
| from 21:34 | nakshatra Vishakha |
| from 07:19 (10.12) | karana Vanija |
| from 07:43 (10.12) | yoga Sukarma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 07:59 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:46 |
| Noon | 12:21 |
| Sunset | 15:57 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 04:34 |
| Moonset | 14:35 |
| Day length | 7 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (08:46–15:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Muhurta
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:15–21:34
Anandadi: Sthira 08:46–21:34 Anandadi: Vardhamana 21:34–08:47 (10.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:31–07:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–12:36 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:57–16:31 |
| Pradosha | 15:57–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:48–00:56 (10.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:45–13:32 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:15–14:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:46–09:40 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:33–11:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:09–11:38, 14:02–14:31 |
| Varjyam | 03:45–05:30 (10.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 11:19–12:25, 13:09–13:50, 14:42–15:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 11:19–12:25, 13:09–13:50, 14:42–15:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 11:19–12:25, 13:09–13:50, 14:42–15:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 08:46–09:24, 11:19–12:25, 13:09–13:50 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Swati; tithi Krishna-dvadashi; lagna Vrischika 08:46, Dhanu 09:24, Makara 11:19, Kumbha 12:25, Mina 13:09, Mesha 13:50, Vrishabha 14:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 09:36
+1 Anandadi: Sthira 08:46–21:34+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:46–21:34+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Atiganda 08:46–09:36
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Matanga, Yoga Sukarma |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat · Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 08:47
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 2 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 00:01 (11.12) more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 07:59 (11.12) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 20:18 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 20:18 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 20:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 00:01 (11.12) | nakshatra Anuradha |
| from 07:59 (11.12) | yoga Dhriti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 15:57 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 05:49 |
| Moonset | 14:47 |
| Day length | 7 h 09 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:47–15:57) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:57–19:19
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 23:49–00:56 (11.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 00:01–08:48 (11.12)
Anandadi: Matanga 08:47–00:01 (11.12) Anandadi: Rakshasa 00:01–08:48 (11.12)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:18–09:09 (11.12); Bhadra Mukha 20:18–22:25; Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:05 (11.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:32–07:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:07–12:36 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:33–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:57–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:57–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:56 (11.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:19–16:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:28–12:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:09–15:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:41–10:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:13–10:41, 12:36–13:05 |
| Varjyam | 04:21–06:05 (11.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:15–12:21, 13:05–13:46, 14:38–15:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:15–12:21, 13:05–13:46, 14:38–15:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:15–12:21, 13:05–13:46, 14:38–15:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:47–09:20, 11:15–12:21, 13:05–13:46 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Vishakha; tithi Krishna-trayodashi; lagna Vrischika 08:47, Dhanu 09:20, Makara 11:15, Kumbha 12:21, Mina 13:05, Mesha 13:46, Vrishabha 14:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +3
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:47–00:01 (11.12)+1 Yoga Sukarma 08:47–07:59 (11.12)+1 Auspicious weekday
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:48
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 2 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 02:01 (12.12) more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:54 (12.12) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:09 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:09 | karana Shakuni |
|---|---|
| from 21:53 | tithi Amavasya |
| from 21:53 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 02:01 (12.12) | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 07:54 (12.12) | yoga Shula |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:02 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:48 |
| Noon | 12:22 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 07:07 |
| Moonset | 15:03 |
| Day length | 7 h 08 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (08:48–15:56) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:48–09:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Shakuni 09:09–15:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:48–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–21:53
Anandadi: Amrita 08:48–02:01 (12.12) Anandadi: Musala 02:01–08:49 (12.12)
- Bhadra in heaven: 20:18 (10.12)–09:09; Bhadra Mukha 20:18–22:25 (10.12); Bhadra Puchha 07:48–09:05
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:33–07:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–12:36 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:57 (12.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 14:45–16:29 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:35–11:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:16–14:09 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:48–09:42 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:48–09:17, 09:17–09:45 |
| Varjyam | 07:59–09:41 (12.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:48–09:16, 11:11–12:17, 13:01–13:42 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Anuradha; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi; lagna Vrischika 08:48, Dhanu 09:16, Makara 11:11, Kumbha 12:17, Mina 13:01, Mesha 13:42, Vrishabha 14:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 08:48–15:56: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:48–21:53+1 Anandadi: Amrita 08:48–02:01 (12.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:48–02:01 (12.12)+1 Yoga Dhriti 08:48–07:54 (12.12)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:48–09:09−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 08:48–21:53
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Amavasya |
|---|---|
| Month | Kartika (amanta) · Margashirsha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Festivals | Kartika Amavasya · Solar eclipse, partial (not visible here) |
At sunrise 08:49
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 22:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 2 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 03:33 (13.12) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 07:26 (13.12) more |
| Karana | Chatushpada (fixed, inauspicious) · until 10:29 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:29 | karana Naga |
|---|---|
| from 22:58 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
| from 22:58 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 03:33 (13.12) | nakshatra Mula |
| from 07:26 (13.12) | yoga Ganda |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:49 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 08:26 |
| Moonset | 15:27 |
| Day length | 7 h 06 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 22:58 |
|---|---|
| Solar eclipse, partial | greatest eclipse 22:44, magnitude 0.542 |
| Visibility | not visible here (outside the eclipse zone) |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 4, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (08:49–15:56) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Chatushpada 08:49–10:29: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Naga 10:29–15:56: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Kartika Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:53 (11.12)–22:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:33–08:50 (13.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 03:33–08:50 (13.12)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:58–08:50 (13.12) Jwalamukhi Yoga 03:33–08:50 (13.12)
Anandadi: Siddhi 03:33–08:50 (13.12) Anandadi: Kana 08:49–03:33 (13.12)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:13–09:51 (13.12)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:33–23:23
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:34–07:42 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:08–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:49–00:57 (13.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:11–19:53 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:03–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:23–13:16 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:09–15:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 14:59–15:28 |
| Varjyam | 07:59–09:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Jyestha; tithi Amavasya; lagna Vrischika 08:49, Dhanu 09:12, Makara 11:07, Kumbha 12:13, Mina 12:57, Mesha 13:38, Vrishabha 14:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 08:49–15:56: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
0 Yoga Shula 08:49–09:52−1 Eclipse (not visible here)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:49–03:33 (13.12)−3 Amavasya 08:49–22:58−3 Anandadi: Kana 08:49–03:33 (13.12)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Jwalamukhi Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
At sunrise 08:50
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:33 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 1 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 04:35 (14.12) more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 06:34 (14.12) more |
| Karana | Kimstughna (fixed) · until 11:19 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:19 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 23:33 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
| from 23:33 | karana Balava |
| from 04:35 (14.12) | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 06:34 (14.12) | yoga Vriddhi |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:04 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:50 |
| Noon | 12:23 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:42 |
| Moonrise | 09:40 |
| Moonset | 16:01 |
| Day length | 7 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (08:50–15:56) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Kimstughna 08:50–11:19: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:50–23:33 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:33–08:51 (14.12)
Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:50–04:35 (14.12) Anandadi: Utpata 04:35–08:51 (14.12)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 21:13 (12.12)–09:51
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:35–07:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:09–12:37 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:02 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:58 (14.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:54–23:34 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:44–10:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:30–12:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:16–14:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:37–13:06, 14:02–14:31 |
| Varjyam | 02:55–04:35 (14.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 11:03–12:09, 12:53–13:34, 14:27–15:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 11:03–12:09, 12:53–13:34, 14:27–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 11:03–12:09, 12:53–13:34, 14:27–15:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:50–09:08, 11:03–12:09, 12:53–13:34 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mula; tithi Shukla-pratipat; lagna Vrischika 08:50, Dhanu 09:08, Makara 11:03, Kumbha 12:09, Mina 12:53, Mesha 13:34, Vrishabha 14:27, Mithuna 15:54
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Ganda 08:50–09:45−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 08:50–04:35 (14.12)−1 Eclipse nearby−1 Gandanta 08:50–09:51−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:50–04:35 (14.12)−2 Jwalamukhi Yoga 08:50–23:33
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Mitra, Yoga Vriddhi; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 08:51
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 23:39 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 1 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 05:10 (15.12) more |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 05:21 (15.12) more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:39 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrischika (Scorpio), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:39 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 23:39 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
| from 23:39 | karana Taitila |
| from 05:10 (15.12) | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 05:21 (15.12) | yoga Dhruva |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:51 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:42 |
| Moonrise | 10:44 |
| Moonset | 16:52 |
| Day length | 7 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 1, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (08:51–15:56) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 15:56–16:52
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 15:56–16:52
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:39–08:52 (15.12) Ravi Yoga 05:10–07:49 (15.12)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 05:10–08:52 (15.12) Dagdha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 05:10–08:52 (15.12)
Anandadi: Mitra 08:51–05:10 (15.12) Anandadi: Manasa 05:10–08:52 (15.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:36–07:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:10–12:38 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:34–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:50–00:58 (15.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:15–01:53 (15.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:10–15:03 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:38–11:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:24–13:17 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:16–10:45, 22:42–23:50 |
| Varjyam | 14:25–16:03 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:59–12:05, 12:50–13:30, 14:23–15:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:59–12:05, 12:50–13:30, 14:23–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 10:59–12:05, 12:50–13:30, 14:23–15:56 |
| Cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-dvitya; lagna Vrischika 08:51, Dhanu 09:04, Makara 10:59, Kumbha 12:05, Mina 12:50, Mesha 13:30, Vrishabha 14:23, Mithuna 15:50
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Mitra 08:51–05:10 (15.12)+1 Yoga Vriddhi 08:51–05:21 (15.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:51–23:39−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:51–05:10 (15.12)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Dhanu Sankranti |
At sunrise 08:52
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 23:17 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 1 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 05:19 (16.12) more |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 03:47 (16.12) more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 11:31 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:31 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 23:17 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
| from 23:17 | karana Vanija |
| from 03:47 (16.12) | yoga Vyaghata |
| from 05:19 (16.12) | nakshatra Shravana |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:06 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:52 |
| Noon | 12:24 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 11:33 |
| Moonset | 17:59 |
| Day length | 7 h 03 min |
Sky
| Dhanu Sankranti | 07:49 — the Sun enters Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:52–15:56) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Dhanu Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Sagittarius: Dhanur Masa (the Tamil Margazhi) and Kharmas begin — a month without weddings or housewarmings until Makara Sankranti.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 08:52–14:13
on the day the Sun enters the sign
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 05:19–08:53 (16.12)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:52–23:17 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–23:17 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–23:17
Anandadi: Chhatra 06:54–08:53 (16.12) Anandadi: Vajra 08:52–23:19 Anandadi: Mudgara 23:19–06:54 (16.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:37–07:45 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:35–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:19 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:59 (16.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:52–00:29 (16.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:24–13:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:45–10:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:31–12:24 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:10–12:38 |
| Varjyam | 13:13–14:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:55–12:01, 12:46–13:26, 14:19–15:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha; tithi Shukla-tritya; lagna Vrischika 08:52, Dhanu 09:00, Makara 10:55, Kumbha 12:01, Mina 12:46, Mesha 13:26, Vrishabha 14:19, Mithuna 15:46
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 07:49 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:52–05:19 (16.12)+1 Yoga Dhruva 08:52–03:47 (16.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:52–23:170 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:52–23:19−1 Sankranti day−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 08:52–23:17−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–23:17−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:52–23:17
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 08:53
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:32 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 05:05 (17.12) more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 01:55 (17.12) more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 10:58 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:58 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 22:32 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
| from 22:32 | karana Bava |
| from 01:55 (17.12) | yoga Harshana |
| from 05:05 (17.12) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:53 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 12:08 |
| Moonset | 19:19 |
| Day length | 7 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (08:53–15:56) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 10:58–15:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 11:42–13:07
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:53–05:05 (17.12) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:32–08:54 (17.12)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–22:32
Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:53–05:05 (17.12) Anandadi: Shrivatsa 05:05–08:54 (17.12)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 10:58–22:32; Bhadra Mukha 10:55–12:51; Bhadra Puchha 21:22–22:32
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:38–07:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–12:39 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:35–14:03 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:51–00:59 (17.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:47–20:22 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:17–14:10 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:53–09:46 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:39–11:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:14–11:42, 14:03–14:31 |
| Varjyam | 09:16–10:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Shukla-chaturti; lagna Vrischika 08:53, Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:51, Kumbha 11:57, Mina 12:42, Mesha 13:23, Vrishabha 14:15, Mithuna 15:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 08:53–15:56: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:53–05:05 (17.12)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 08:53–05:05 (17.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:53–05:05 (17.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Kharmas0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:53–22:32 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)−2 Rikta tithi 08:53–22:32−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 10:58–22:32
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Anandadi: Prajapati, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Vivah Panchami |
At sunrise 08:54
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 21:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:30 (18.12) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 23:46 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 10:01 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:01 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 21:25 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
| from 21:25 | karana Kaulava |
| from 23:46 | yoga Vajra |
| from 04:30 (18.12) | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 08:44 (18.12) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:54 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 12:31 |
| Moonset | 20:46 |
| Day length | 7 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Vivah Panchami · Rama and Sita
The wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita: in Ayodhya and Janakpur the wedding ceremony is re-enacted.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:32 (16.12)–21:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 21:25–08:55 (18.12) Ravi Yoga 04:30–08:55 (18.12)
Anandadi: Prajapati 08:54–04:30 (18.12) Anandadi: Saumya 04:30–08:55 (18.12)
- Chora Panchaka: 16:50–23:33 (21.12)
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:02–21:47
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:11–12:39 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:35–14:04 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–01:00 (18.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:21–19:55 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:32–12:25 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:11–15:03 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:47–10:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:19–10:47, 12:39–13:07 |
| Varjyam | 08:59–10:32 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:47–11:53, 12:38–13:19, 14:11–15:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:47–11:53, 12:38–13:19, 14:11–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 10:47–11:53, 12:38–13:19, 14:11–15:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:47–11:53, 12:38–13:19, 14:11–15:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Shukla-panchami; lagna Dhanu 08:54, Makara 10:47, Kumbha 11:53, Mina 12:38, Mesha 13:19, Vrishabha 14:11, Mithuna 15:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 08:54–04:30 (18.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:54–04:30 (18.12)+1 Yoga Harshana 08:54–23:46+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:54–21:250 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda; cons: Krakacha Yoga, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 08:55
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 19:58 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 03:37 (19.12) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 21:21 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 19:58 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 19:58 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
|---|---|
| from 19:58 | karana Gara |
| from 21:21 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 03:37 (19.12) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 07:08 (19.12) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:08 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:55 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 12:49 |
| Moonset | 22:15 |
| Day length | 7 h 01 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (08:55–15:56) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:25 (17.12)–19:58
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:55–03:37 (19.12) Tripushkar Yoga 03:37–08:56 (19.12)
Krakacha Yoga 08:55–19:58 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:58–08:56 (19.12)
Anandadi: Ananda 08:55–03:37 (19.12) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:37–08:56 (19.12)
- Chora Panchaka: 16:50 (17.12)–23:33 (21.12)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:39–07:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:36–14:04 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–01:00 (19.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:41–22:13 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:40–11:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:18–14:11 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:55–09:48 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:55–09:23, 09:23–09:51 |
| Varjyam | 11:26–12:59 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:43–11:49, 12:34–13:15, 14:07–15:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:43–11:49, 12:34–13:15, 14:07–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:43–11:49, 12:34–13:15, 14:07–15:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:43–11:49, 12:34–13:15, 14:07–15:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Shukla-shashti; lagna Dhanu 08:55, Makara 10:43, Kumbha 11:49, Mina 12:34, Mesha 13:15, Vrishabha 14:07, Mithuna 15:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:55–03:37 (19.12)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 08:55–03:37 (19.12)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:55–03:37 (19.12)0 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 03:37–08:56 (19.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Krakacha Yoga 08:55–19:58
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Samvartaka Yoga, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:56
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 18:14 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 02:28 (20.12) more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 18:44 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 18:14 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 18:14 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
|---|---|
| from 18:14 | karana Vishti |
| from 18:44 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 02:28 (20.12) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 05:17 (20.12) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:56 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 15:56 |
| End of twilight | 16:43 |
| Moonrise | 13:02 |
| Moonset | 23:43 |
| Day length | 7 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 2, bad — 8
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (08:56–15:56) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 08:56–18:14 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 02:28–08:57 (20.12)
Samvartaka Yoga 08:56–18:14 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 18:14–02:28 (20.12)
Anandadi: Chara 08:56–02:28 (20.12) Anandadi: Sthira 02:28–08:57 (20.12)
- Bhadra on earth: 18:14–05:17 (20.12); Bhadra Puchha 19:54–21:00; Bhadra Mukha 21:00–22:50
- Chora Panchaka: 16:50 (17.12)–23:33 (21.12)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:40–07:48 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:12–12:40 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:36–14:04 |
| Godhuli | 15:56–16:30 |
| Pradosha | 15:56–19:20 |
| Nishitha | 23:52–01:00 (20.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:51–20:23 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:04–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–13:19 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:11–15:04 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:00–15:28 |
| Varjyam | 09:43–11:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:40–11:46, 12:30–13:11, 14:03–15:56
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:40–11:46, 12:30–13:11, 14:03–15:56 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:40–11:46, 12:30–13:11, 14:03–15:56 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:40–11:46, 12:30–13:11, 14:03–15:56 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-saptami; lagna Dhanu 08:56, Makara 10:40, Kumbha 11:46, Mina 12:30, Mesha 13:11, Vrishabha 14:03, Mithuna 15:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddhi 08:56–18:44+1 Anandadi: Chara 08:56–02:28 (20.12)+1 Auspicious tithi 08:56–18:140 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 08:56–18:14−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:56–02:28 (20.12)−3 Samvartaka Yoga 08:56–18:14
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 16:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 01:06 (21.12) more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 15:54 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 16:16 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:54 | yoga Variyana |
|---|---|
| from 16:16 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 16:16 | karana Balava |
| from 01:06 (21.12) | nakshatra Revati |
| from 03:12 (21.12) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 15:57 |
| End of twilight | 16:44 |
| Moonrise | 13:13 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 7 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (08:57–15:57) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 18:14 (19.12)–16:16
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 01:06–08:57 (21.12)
Anandadi: Matanga 01:06–08:57 (21.12) Anandadi: Gada 08:57–01:06 (21.12)
- Chora Panchaka: 16:50 (17.12)–23:33 (21.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:37–14:05 |
| Godhuli | 15:57–16:31 |
| Pradosha | 15:57–19:21 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–01:01 (21.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:34–22:05 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:49–10:42 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:34–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:19–14:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:41–13:09, 14:05–14:33 |
| Varjyam | 11:31–13:02 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:36–11:42, 12:26–13:07, 13:59–15:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra; tithi Shukla-ashtami; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:36, Kumbha 11:42, Mina 12:26, Mesha 13:07, Vrishabha 13:59, Mithuna 15:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:57–15:57: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vyatipata 08:57–15:54: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–01:06 (21.12)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Yoga Variyana 15:54–08:57 (21.12)0 Kharmas−1 Ashtami 08:57–16:16−1 Anandadi: Gada 08:57–01:06 (21.12)−1 Panchaka all day−3 Vyatipata 08:57–15:54
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shubha; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:57
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 14:06 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 2 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 23:33 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 12:55 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 14:06 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 12:55 | yoga Parigha |
|---|---|
| from 14:06 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 14:06 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:33 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 00:57 (22.12) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:57 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 15:57 |
| End of twilight | 16:44 |
| Moonrise | 13:24 |
| Moonset | 01:12 |
| Day length | 6 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 1, bad — 12
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:06 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (08:57–15:57) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Amrita Siddhi Yoga 23:33–08:58 (22.12) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:33–08:58 (22.12)
Krakacha Yoga 14:06–08:58 (22.12)
Anandadi: Shubha 08:57–23:33 Anandadi: Amrita 23:33–08:58 (22.12)
- Chora Panchaka: 16:50 (17.12)–23:33
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 17:57–05:08 (22.12)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:41–07:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:13–12:41 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:37–14:05 |
| Godhuli | 15:57–16:31 |
| Pradosha | 15:57–19:21 |
| Nishitha | 23:53–01:01 (22.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:18–22:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:12–15:05 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:42–11:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:27–13:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:21–10:49, 22:45–23:53 |
| Varjyam | 12:19–13:49 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:06–15:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:06–15:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:06–15:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:32–11:38, 12:22–13:03, 13:55–15:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Revati; tithi Shukla-navami until 14:06, Shukla-dashami from 14:06; lagna Dhanu 08:57, Makara 10:32, Kumbha 11:38, Mina 12:22, Mesha 13:03, Vrishabha 13:55, Mithuna 15:23
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 08:57–14:06: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Shubha 08:57–23:33+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:57–23:33+1 Yoga Variyana 08:57–12:550 Auspicious tithi 14:06–08:58 (22.12)0 Kharmas0 Yoga Parigha 12:55–23:21−1 Krakacha Yoga 14:06–08:58 (22.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 08:57–23:33−2 Rikta tithi 08:57–14:06
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Auspicious nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mokshada Ekadashi · Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Gita Jayanti |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 11:46 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 2 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 21:52 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 09:48 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 11:46 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:48 | yoga Shiva |
|---|---|
| from 11:46 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 11:46 | karana Vanija |
| from 21:52 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 22:34 | karana Vishti |
| from 06:37 (23.12) | yoga Siddha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 15:58 |
| End of twilight | 16:45 |
| Moonrise | 13:36 |
| Moonset | 02:41 |
| Day length | 6 h 59 min |
Sky
| Winter solstice | 14:20 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 4, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:46 |
|---|
Festivals and periods
Mokshada Ekadashi · Vishnu
The “liberation-giving” Ekadashi of Margashirsha; on this day Krishna imparted the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna (Gita Jayanti). Devotees fast, read the Gita and perform ancestor rites.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:46–09:21 (23.12)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Vaishnava date: 23.12
Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti) · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of the month in which the Sun is in Dhanu (Tamil Margazhi). In Vishnu temples the “gates of Vaikuntha” are opened; it is especially revered in South India.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:46–09:21 (23.12)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
Gita Jayanti · Krishna
The anniversary of the Bhagavad Gita, imparted by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The entire Gita is recited, and discourses and homas are held.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:46–09:21 (23.12)
Dwadashi ends before the next sunrise — to break the fast on Dwadashi, Smartas fast the day before, on the day Ekadashi begins
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 08:58–21:52
Anandadi: Mrityu 08:58–21:52 Anandadi: Kana 21:52–08:58 (23.12)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:34–09:21 (23.12); Bhadra Puchha 02:52–03:57 (23.12); Bhadra Mukha 03:57–05:45 (23.12)
- Gandanta (tithi): 11:24–12:07
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:38–14:06 |
| Godhuli | 15:58–16:32 |
| Pradosha | 15:58–19:22 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–01:02 (23.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:10–16:39 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:28–13:20 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:50–10:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:35–12:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:14–12:42 |
| Varjyam | 18:08–19:38, 06:46–08:15 (23.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 10:28–11:34, 12:18–12:59, 13:51–15:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 10:28–11:34, 12:18–12:59, 13:51–15:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 10:28–11:34 |
| Cutting toenails | good 10:28–11:34, 12:18–12:59, 13:51–15:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:28–11:34, 12:18–12:59, 13:51–15:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Ashwini; tithi Shukla-dashami until 11:46, Shukla-ekadashi from 11:46; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:28, Kumbha 11:34, Mina 12:18, Mesha 12:59, Vrishabha 13:51, Mithuna 15:19
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+2 Ravi Yoga 08:58–21:52+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:58–21:52+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–11:46+1 Yoga Shiva 09:48–06:37 (23.12)0 Anandadi: Mrityu 08:58–21:52 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast |
At sunrise 08:58
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 09:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 2 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 20:07 more |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 03:24 (24.12) more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:21 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:21 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 09:21 | karana Bava |
| from 20:07 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 20:07 | karana Balava |
| from 03:24 (24.12) | yoga Sadhya |
| from 06:55 (24.12) | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 06:55 (24.12) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:11 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:58 |
| Noon | 12:28 |
| Sunset | 15:58 |
| End of twilight | 16:45 |
| Moonrise | 13:49 |
| Moonset | 04:12 |
| Day length | 6 h 59 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (08:58–15:58) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:58–09:21: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mokshada Ekadashi — Vaishnava fast · Vishnu
Vaishnavas (ISKCON) keep this Ekadashi on a different day from Smartas.
Smarta date: 22.12
Smartas fast the day before so as to break the fast while it is still Dwadashi; Vaishnavas fast on the day when Ekadashi prevails at sunrise.
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Yamaghanta 20:07–08:59 (24.12)
Anandadi: Padma 08:58–20:07 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:07–08:59 (24.12)
- Bhadra in heaven: 22:34 (22.12)–09:21; Bhadra Puchha 02:52–03:57; Bhadra Mukha 03:57–05:45
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:42–07:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:14–12:42 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:38–14:06 |
| Godhuli | 15:58–16:32 |
| Pradosha | 15:58–19:22 |
| Nishitha | 23:54–01:02 (24.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:40–17:09 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:21–14:13 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:58–09:51 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:43–11:36 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:18–11:46, 14:06–14:34 |
| Varjyam | 07:16–08:45 (24.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 08:58–09:21, 10:24–11:30, 12:14–12:55 and another 1
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 08:58–09:21, 10:24–11:30, 12:14–12:55 and another 1 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 10:24–11:30, 12:14–12:55, 13:47–15:58 |
| Cutting toenails | average 08:58–09:21, 10:24–11:30, 12:14–12:55 and another 1 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 08:58–09:21, 10:24–11:30, 12:14–12:55 and another 1 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Bharani; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 09:21, Shukla-dvadashi from 09:21; lagna Dhanu 08:58, Makara 10:24, Kumbha 11:30, Mina 12:14, Mesha 12:55, Vrishabha 13:47, Mithuna 15:15
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+2 Yoga Siddha 08:58–03:24 (24.12)+1 Anandadi: Padma 08:58–20:07+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:58–09:210 Kharmas0 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:58–09:21−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:58–20:07−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Anandadi: Chhatra, Yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 04:33 (25.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 18:25 more |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 00:14 (25.12) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 17:43 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 17:43 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 18:25 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 00:14 (25.12) | yoga Shubha |
| from 04:33 (25.12) | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 04:33 (25.12) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 15:59 |
| End of twilight | 16:46 |
| Moonrise | 14:08 |
| Moonset | 05:45 |
| Day length | 7 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (08:59–15:59) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 15:59–19:23
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 18:25–08:59 (25.12)
Yamaghanta 18:25–08:59 (25.12)
Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–18:25 Anandadi: Mitra 18:25–08:59 (25.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:39–14:07 |
| Godhuli | 15:59–16:33 |
| Pradosha | 15:59–19:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–01:03 (25.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:11–17:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:36–12:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:14–15:06 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:51–10:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:23–10:51, 12:43–13:11 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 10:20–11:26, 12:10–12:51, 13:43–15:59 |
| Cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:20–11:26, 12:10–12:51, 13:43–15:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Krittika; tithi Shukla-triodashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:20, Kumbha 11:26, Mina 12:10, Mesha 12:51, Vrishabha 13:43, Mithuna 15:11
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 08:59–18:25+1 Yoga Sadhya 08:59–00:14 (25.12)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–04:33 (25.12)0 Kharmas
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 02:22 (26.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 16:50 more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 21:12 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:26 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 15:26 | karana Vanija |
|---|---|
| from 16:50 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 21:12 | yoga Shukla |
| from 02:22 (26.12) | tithi Purnima |
| from 02:22 (26.12) | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:29 |
| Sunset | 15:59 |
| End of twilight | 16:46 |
| Moonrise | 14:34 |
| Moonset | 07:18 |
| Day length | 7 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 10, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (08:59–15:59) is good for sowing.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–15:59: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:50 Ravi Yoga 08:59–16:50 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:50 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–02:22 (26.12)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 02:22–08:59 (26.12)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:59–16:50 Anandadi: Vajra 16:50–08:59 (26.12)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:22–13:23 (26.12); Bhadra Puchha 09:34–10:40 (26.12); Bhadra Mukha 10:40–12:31 (26.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:15–12:43 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:39–14:07 |
| Godhuli | 15:59–16:33 |
| Pradosha | 15:59–19:23 |
| Nishitha | 23:55–01:03 (26.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:50–15:20, 07:11–08:41 (26.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:44–11:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 13:22–14:14 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:59–09:51 |
| Dur Muhurta | 08:59–09:27, 09:27–09:55 |
| Varjyam | 09:21–10:51, 22:07–23:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:16–11:22, 12:06–12:47, 13:39–15:59 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Rohini; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:16, Kumbha 11:22, Mina 12:06, Mesha 12:47, Vrishabha 13:39, Mithuna 15:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 08:59–15:59: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +9
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 08:59–16:50+2 Yoga Shubha 08:59–21:12+2 Ravi Yoga 08:59–16:50+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–02:22 (26.12)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 08:59–16:50+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–16:500 Kharmas−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Rikta tithi 08:59–02:22 (26.12)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Saumya, Auspicious nakshatra; cons: Vishti (Bhadra) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Dattatreya Jayanti · Margashirsha Purnima |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 00:29 (27.12) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 3 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 15:29 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 18:22 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 13:23 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:23 | karana Bava |
|---|---|
| from 15:29 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 18:22 | yoga Brahma |
| from 00:29 (27.12) | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 00:29 (27.12) | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 16:00 |
| End of twilight | 16:47 |
| Moonrise | 15:13 |
| Moonset | 08:43 |
| Day length | 7 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 10, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (08:59–15:29) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–13:23: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Dattatreya Jayanti · Dattatreya
The day of the appearance of Dattatreya — the incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in a single form, son of Atri and Anasuya. Puja is performed in the evening and the Guru Charitra is read; Annapurna Jayanti falls on the same day.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 16:00–19:24
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Margashirsha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Margashirsha: Dattatreya Jayanti and Annapurna Jayanti.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 02:22–00:29 (27.12)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 00:29–08:59 (27.12)
Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–15:29 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:29–08:59 (27.12)
- Bhadra in heaven: 04:07–13:23; Bhadra Puchha 09:34–10:40; Bhadra Mukha 10:40–12:31
- Gandanta (tithi): 00:07–00:52 (27.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:43–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:40–14:08 |
| Godhuli | 16:00–16:34 |
| Pradosha | 16:00–19:24 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–01:04 (27.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 04:55–06:27 (27.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 15:08–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:30–13:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:15–15:08 |
| Dur Muhurta | 15:04–15:32 |
| Varjyam | 23:33–01:05 (27.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:12–11:18, 12:02–12:43, 13:36–16:00 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 15:29, Ardra from 15:29; tithi Purnima; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:12, Kumbha 11:18, Mina 12:02, Mesha 12:43, Vrishabha 13:36, Mithuna 15:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 15:29) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 15:29) — sadness; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Purnima 08:59–16:00: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Saumya 08:59–15:29+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:59–15:29+1 Yoga Shukla 08:59–18:220 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 15:29–08:59 (27.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 15:29–08:59 (27.12)−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 08:59–13:23
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Brahma, Auspicious weekday; cons: Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 08:59
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 23:01 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 4 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 14:30 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 15:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 11:42 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:42 | karana Kaulava |
|---|---|
| from 14:30 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 15:51 | yoga Indra |
| from 23:01 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 23:01 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 08:59 |
| Noon | 12:30 |
| Sunset | 16:01 |
| End of twilight | 16:48 |
| Moonrise | 16:08 |
| Moonset | 09:53 |
| Day length | 7 h 01 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 00:29 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (14:30–16:01) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:01–09:00 (28.12)
Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:59–14:30 Anandadi: Dhumra 14:30–09:00 (28.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:51 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:16–12:44 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:40–14:09 |
| Godhuli | 16:01–16:35 |
| Pradosha | 16:01–19:25 |
| Nishitha | 23:56–01:04 (28.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 09:52–10:45 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:37–12:30 |
| Gulika Kalam | 13:23–14:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:44–13:12, 14:09–14:37 |
| Varjyam | 02:15–03:49 (28.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:08–11:14, 11:58–12:39, 13:32–16:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:08–11:14, 11:58–12:39, 13:32–16:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:08–11:14, 11:58–12:39, 13:32–16:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:08–11:14, 11:58–12:39, 13:32–14:30 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Ardra until 14:30, Punarvasu from 14:30; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Dhanu 08:59, Makara 10:08, Kumbha 11:14, Mina 11:58, Mesha 12:39, Vrishabha 13:32, Mithuna 14:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 14:30) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 14:30) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Brahma 08:59–15:51+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 08:59–23:010 Auspicious nakshatra 14:30–09:00 (28.12)0 Kharmas−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 08:59–14:30−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 08:59–14:30
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Indra, Anandadi: Sthira; cons: Surya Dagdha tithi, Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 09:00
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 22:04 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 4 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 14:00 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 13:43 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 10:28 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:28 | karana Gara |
|---|---|
| from 13:43 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 14:00 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 22:04 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 22:04 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 09:00 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 16:02 |
| End of twilight | 16:49 |
| Moonrise | 17:19 |
| Moonset | 10:43 |
| Day length | 7 h 02 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 9, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:00 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (09:00–14:00) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (14:00–16:02) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 09:00–14:00 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:04–09:00 (29.12)
Anandadi: Sthira 09:00–14:00 Anandadi: Vardhamana 14:00–09:00 (29.12)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-dvitya
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:17–12:45 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:41–14:09 |
| Godhuli | 16:02–16:36 |
| Pradosha | 16:02–19:25 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–01:05 (29.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 11:39–13:13, 07:39–09:15 (29.12) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:16–15:09 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:45–11:38 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:31–13:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:24–10:52, 22:49–23:57 |
| Varjyam | 22:01–23:37 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 10:04–11:10, 11:55–12:35, 13:28–13:43
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 10:04–11:10, 11:55–12:35, 13:28–13:43 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 10:04–11:10, 11:55–12:35, 13:28–13:43 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 10:04–11:10, 11:55–12:35, 13:28–16:02 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 14:00, Pushya from 14:00; tithi Krishna-dvitya; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 10:04, Kumbha 11:10, Mina 11:55, Mesha 12:35, Vrishabha 13:28, Mithuna 14:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 14:00) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 14:00) — increase in wealth; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 13:43–16:02: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +2
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Indra 09:00–13:43+1 Anandadi: Sthira 09:00–14:00+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:00–14:00+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–22:040 Kharmas0 Tripushkar Yoga 09:00–14:00−1 Vaidhriti 13:43–09:00 (29.12)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 09:00–22:04
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 09:00
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 21:45 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 4 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:04 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 12:03 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 09:50 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:50 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 12:03 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 14:04 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 21:45 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 21:45 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 09:00 |
| Noon | 12:31 |
| Sunset | 16:03 |
| End of twilight | 16:49 |
| Moonrise | 18:39 |
| Moonset | 11:17 |
| Day length | 7 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:04 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (09:00–14:04) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 09:50–16:03: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–21:45 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–21:45
Anandadi: Matanga 09:00–14:04 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:04–09:00 (30.12)
- Bhadra on earth: 09:50–21:45; Bhadra Puchha 17:36–18:47; Bhadra Mukha 18:47–20:46
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:33–21:05 (30.12)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:42–14:10 |
| Godhuli | 16:03–16:37 |
| Pradosha | 16:03–19:26 |
| Nishitha | 23:57–01:05 (30.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:39–09:15 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:31–13:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:52–10:45 |
| Gulika Kalam | 11:38–12:31 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:17–12:45 |
| Varjyam | 03:15–04:54 (30.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 10:00–11:06, 11:51–12:31, 13:24–14:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:04, Ashlesha from 14:04; tithi Krishna-tritya; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 10:00, Kumbha 11:06, Mina 11:51, Mesha 12:31, Vrishabha 13:24, Mithuna 14:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:04) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:04) — physical affliction (suffering); Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 09:50–16:03: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 09:00–12:03: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Pushya 09:00–14:04+1 Anandadi: Matanga 09:00–14:04+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–21:450 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Rakshasa 14:04–09:00 (30.12)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:04–09:00 (30.12)−1 Vaidhriti 09:00–12:03−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–21:45−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–21:45−3 Bhadra on earth 09:50–21:45
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Rikta tithi, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
| Festivals | Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) |
At sunrise 09:00
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 22:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 4 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 14:48 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:54 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:51 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:51 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 10:54 | yoga Priti |
| from 14:48 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 22:07 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 22:07 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 09:00 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:04 |
| End of twilight | 16:50 |
| Moonrise | 20:01 |
| Moonset | 11:39 |
| Day length | 7 h 04 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 8, bad — 5
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (14:48–16:04) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sankashti Chaturthi (Akhuratha) · Ganesha
The monthly fast for Ganesha on the fourth day of the waning Moon — the “trouble-removing” Chaturthi. Devotees fast from sunrise until moonrise, then perform Ganesha Puja and offer water to the Moon (arghya).
Rule: at moonrise, 20:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:07–09:00 (31.12)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–22:07 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 22:07–09:00 (31.12)
Anandadi: Amrita 09:00–14:48 Anandadi: Musala 14:48–09:00 (31.12)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 08:33–21:05
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:42–14:11 |
| Godhuli | 16:04–16:38 |
| Pradosha | 16:04–19:27 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–01:05 (31.12) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:09–14:48 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 13:25–14:18 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:00–09:53 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:46–11:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:21–11:49, 14:11–14:39 |
| Varjyam | 03:30–05:11 (31.12) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:56–11:02, 11:47–12:27, 13:20–16:04 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 14:48, Magha from 14:48; tithi Krishna-chaturti; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 09:56, Kumbha 11:02, Mina 11:47, Mesha 12:27, Vrishabha 13:20, Mithuna 14:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 14:48) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 14:48) — loss of property; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 09:00–16:04: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Amrita 09:00–14:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Priti 10:54–09:00 (31.12)0 Kharmas0 Anandadi: Musala 14:48–09:00 (31.12)−1 Gandanta 09:00–21:05−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:00–14:48−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:00–22:07−2 Rikta tithi 09:00–22:07
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Anandadi: Kana |
|---|---|
| Month | Margashirsha (amanta) · Pausha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Saumya (No. 43) · Shaka 1831 · Vikram 1966 more |
| Period | Kharmas |
At sunrise 09:00
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 23:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 3 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 16:12 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 10:18 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 10:34 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Dhanu (Sagittarius), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:18 | yoga Ayushman |
|---|---|
| from 10:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 16:12 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 23:12 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 23:12 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 08:13 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 09:00 |
| Noon | 12:32 |
| Sunset | 16:05 |
| End of twilight | 16:51 |
| Moonrise | 21:20 |
| Moonset | 11:55 |
| Day length | 7 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (09:00–16:05) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Festivals and periods
- Kharmas
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 16:12–08:59 (01.01) Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 23:12–08:59 (01.01)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:00–16:12
Anandadi: Siddhi 16:12–08:59 (01.01) Anandadi: Kana 09:00–16:12
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:47–23:38
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 06:44–07:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 12:18–12:46 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 13:43–14:11 |
| Godhuli | 16:05–16:39 |
| Pradosha | 16:05–19:28 |
| Nishitha | 23:58–01:06 (01.01) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:39–15:21 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 11:39–12:32 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:18–15:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 09:53–10:46 |
| Dur Muhurta | 10:25–10:53, 12:46–13:15 |
| Varjyam | 00:53–02:37 (01.01) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Magha; tithi Krishna-panchami; lagna Dhanu 09:00, Makara 09:52, Kumbha 10:58, Mina 11:43, Mesha 12:24, Vrishabha 13:16, Mithuna 14:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra)
+1 Yoga Priti 09:00–10:18+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 09:00–23:120 Kharmas−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:00–16:12−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 09:00–16:12−3 Anandadi: Kana 09:00–16:12
Patron: Damodara; Aditya — Vishnu. Full moon in nakshatra Krittika. Ritu: Sharad.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Durmati (No. 55)
Shaka Samvat 1831 · Vikram Samvat 1966 · Kali Yuga 5010
Next year — Sadharana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 10.04.1910
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “fear of the authorities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “ruin of the family”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
A single tithi touches three consecutive days (a long tithi that prevails at two sunrises): unfavourable for weddings and important undertakings.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
plowing, pruning and weeding
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vrisha (the sacred bull)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for work with cattle, worship of cows and rites for the ancestors (shraddha).
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
The Moon covers the Sun (occurs only at new moon). Traditionally it is Rahu’s time: Sutak begins 12 hours (4 praharas) before the eclipse; during the eclipse people refrain from eating and recite mantras, and afterwards take a holy bath and give dana.
Only part of the disc is covered: the Sun’s by the Moon, or the Moon’s by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
“Fire-breathing” yoga: the 1st tithi with Mula, the 5th with Bharani, the 8th with Krittika, the 9th with Rohini, the 10th with Ashlesha. Especially harmful for weddings, housewarmings, sowing and beginning studies.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
There is an eclipse on this date, but it is not visible at this location (or it is only penumbral): Sutak and eclipse rites are not observed, the influence is weak; important undertakings are still better postponed.
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Keshava; Aditya — Amshu. Full moon in nakshatra Mrigashirsha. Ritu: Hemanta.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Vayu (Marut)
Fixed, but auspicious: good for auspicious ceremonies, offerings and homa, work for prosperity and livelihood.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Bharani, Mon — Chitra, Tue — Uttara Ashadha, Wed — Dhanishtha, Thu — Uttara Phalguni, Fri — Jyeshtha, Sat — Revati. Whatever is begun “burns up” without bearing fruit.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and other samskaras. Good for prayer, charity and pilgrimage.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Sun in Dhanu or Mina: a month without weddings, housewarmings and initiations (a North Indian tradition).
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The yoga of the “destruction of the world”: Sunday with the 7th tithi or Wednesday with the 1st. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings